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Mary Berry Sticky Toffee Cupcakes

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Indulge in the delightful Mary Berry Sticky Toffee Cupcakes, a sumptuous dessert that combines a moist texture with rich caramel flavors. These cupcakes feature sweet dates and dark muscovado sugar, enhanced by a luscious toffee sauce and creamy buttercream frosting. Perfect for any occasion, these treats will impress guests and satisfy your sweet cravings. Whether it’s a cozy afternoon tea or a festive gathering, these cupcakes are sure to be a hit!

Ingredients

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  • 100g dried dates, pitted and chopped
  • 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
  • 150ml boiling water
  • 100g unsalted butter, softened
  • 100g dark muscovado sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp treacle
  • 150g self-raising flour
  • For the toffee sauce: 50g unsalted butter
  • 50g dark muscovado sugar
  • 50ml double cream
  • For the buttercream: 100g unsalted butter, softened
  • 200g icing sugar, sifted
  • 1 tbsp milk
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Soak chopped dates with bicarbonate of soda in boiling water for 15-20 minutes until softened.
  2. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a cupcake tin with paper cases.
  3. Cream together softened butter and dark muscovado sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition; stir in treacle until combined.
  5. Fold in self-raising flour and date mixture until just combined.
  6. Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake cases and bake for 20-22 minutes until golden brown.
  7. For the toffee sauce, melt butter with dark muscovado sugar over low heat; whisk in double cream until smooth.
  8. Beat softened butter for the frosting until creamy; gradually add sifted icing sugar, mixing well. Add milk and vanilla extract to achieve desired consistency.
  9. Once cooled, create a small hole in each cupcake’s center for toffee sauce filling; top with buttercream frosting and drizzle additional sauce on top.

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